old stager

noun

1. stager ( def 1 ).

old stager

noun

1. a person with experience; old hand

Word History and Origins

Origin of old stager¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

Like many other teams in this tournament, Croatia and Spain are trying to blend youth and experience, moving on from “golden generations” while still leaning on their old stagers every now and then.

From The Guardian

England will surely want to go to India and Australia with their two old stagers in tow… and rightly so.

From BBC

Significantly, however, that record was set at this year’s French Open when once again tennis’s old stagers remained stubbornly awkward to beat.

From Reuters

Opposite Bruce, the old stager and experienced hand, will be Gary Rowett, one of the division’s brightest young managers.

From The Guardian

Far from the solitary splendour of the ancient old stager, it turns out that trees communicate with one another through their roots.

From Nature

Related Words

• old-timer